Procurement Officer
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Officer to manage local and international sourcing activities, supplier relationships, procurement planning, and import/export documentation.
- The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, negotiation, and financial management skills, with hands-on experience in procurement operations within a manufacturing, logistics, trading, or supply chain environment.
- This role requires a professional who can drive cost-effective purchasing decisions, ensure regulatory compliance, manage supplier performance, and support seamless procurement processes that align with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Supplier Management:
- Source and procure goods, raw materials, equipment, and services from local and international suppliers.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery performance, and compliance standards.
- Obtain quotations, conduct supplier comparisons, and recommend cost-effective procurement solutions.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve optimal value.
- Develop and maintain a robust supplier database and strategic supplier relationships.
Import & Export Coordination
- Coordinate procurement activities related to import and export transactions.
- Prepare and process import/export documentation, including:
- Proforma Invoices
- Commercial Invoices
- Packing Lists
- Bills of Lading
- Certificates of Origin
- Form M Documentation
- SONCAP and related certifications
- Liaise with freight forwarders, customs agents, shipping companies, and regulatory agencies to facilitate timely cargo clearance.
- Monitor shipment schedules and ensure prompt delivery of goods.
Financial & Cost Management:
- Prepare procurement budgets, forecasts, and expenditure reports.
- Analyze procurement costs, exchange rate fluctuations, freight charges, duties, and taxes.
- Monitor supplier invoices and collaborate with the Finance team for payment processing.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive procurement efficiency initiatives.
- Prepare procurement savings and cost-analysis reports for management review.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Maintain compliance with requirements of:
- Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
- Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
- Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
- Other relevant regulatory agencies
- Monitor supplier compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
- Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation measures.
Inventory & Reporting:
- Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Monitor stock requirements and initiate timely procurement actions.
- Track supplier performance and delivery timelines.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier documentation.
- Prepare monthly procurement reports and support internal and external audits.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in procurement, preferably within manufacturing, logistics, import/export, trading, or supply chain environments.
- Proven experience in international sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations.
Professional Certifications (Advantageous):
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN)
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of procurement and international trade processes.
- Sound understanding of import/export documentation and customs procedures.
- Financial analysis, budgeting, and cost-control expertise.
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/Procurement Management Systems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Salary
N200,000 Gross Monthly.
Application Closing Date
18th June, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: irecruitglobaltalents@gmail.com using "Procurement Officer" as the subject of the email.